The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the Master Direction – Reserve Bank of India (Credit Derivatives) Directions, 2026, replacing the February 2022 framework to permit derivatives on credit indices and total return…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Proposes Opening Term Money Market to NBFCs and Corporates
Key Updates:
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released draft directions to allow All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs), Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), and corporates to participate in the term money market for periods between 14 days and one year.
- AIFIs and NBFCs, including Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) but excluding Base Layer NBFCs, are permitted to act as both borrowers and lenders, while corporates are allowed only as lenders.
- The RBI proposed that borrowing by Standalone Primary Dealers (SPDs) through term money and inter-corporate deposits together can reach up to 400 per cent of their net owned funds.
- The borrowing limit for NBFCs and HFCs in the term money market has been set at 200 per cent of their net owned funds as at the end of the previous financial year.
- All eligible participants must obtain membership of the Negotiated Dealing System-Call (NDS-CALL) platform within six months, and all over-the-counter transactions must be reported within 15 minutes.
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) injects ₹1,41,171 crore transient liquidity via VRR auction (End of June)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) injected ₹1,41,171 crore transient liquidity into the banking system through a seven-day variable rate repo (VRR) auction at a cut-off and weighted average rate of 5.26 per cent. The…
Sanjay Malhotra is the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Utkarsh 2029 is the RBI’s medium-term strategy for April 2026 to March 2029.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues revised guidelines for Lead Bank Scheme (LBS) after comprehensive review (End of June)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued revised guidelines for the Lead Bank Scheme (LBS) superseding all earlier instructions on the subject. The LBS aims to coordinate activities of banks, governments, and…
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitates first commercial sea shipment of Banganapalle mangoes to Singapore
Key Updates:
- The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the ICAR-Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (CISH), Lucknow, facilitated the first commercial sea shipment of premium Banganapalle mangoes to Singapore.
- The consignment consisted of 5 metric tonnes (MT) of mangoes exported by M/s Osum Food Solutions LLP, dispatched on June 11, 2026, and arriving on June 24, 2026.
- The mangoes were sourced from Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)-certified orchards in Andhra Pradesh and processed at an APEDA-recognised packhouse in Karnataka.
- The shipment was received by the Singapore-based importer EC-Links Pte Ltd.
- The export consignment realised approximately ₹50 per kilogram, nearly doubling the domestic market price which ranged between ₹25 and ₹26 per kilogram.
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Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitates first sea export of millet foods to New Zealand (Start of June)
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first-ever sea shipment of botanical-infused ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand on June…
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) promotes premium mangoes in Iceland (End of June)
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and the Embassy of India in Reykjavik organised the first-ever Indian Mango Promotion Events in Iceland on June 24 in Reykjavik and June…
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitates export of Tezpur litchi to Dubai (Start of June)
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, facilitated the first export consignment of one metric tonne of GI-tagged Tezpur litchi to…
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, facilitated the first-ever commercial export shipment of dried whole egg powder from Balangir…
West Bengal Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill to Establish Common Personal Laws
Key Updates:
- The West Bengal government is likely to introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the State Assembly to establish a common set of personal laws for all communities.
- The UCC Bill includes provisions to ban polygamy, mandate the registration of live-in relationships, and ensure gender-equal inheritance rights while exempting Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- West Bengal follows Gujarat, Uttarakhand, and Assam in proposing this legislation, with the draft likely modelled on the version passed by Assam.
- The West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-social Activities Bill, 2026, will also be introduced to allow preventive detention of offenders for up to 12 months.
- The public safety bill empowers a District Magistrate (DM), a Commissioner of Police (CP), or a Deputy Inspector General (DIG) to issue externment orders for up to one year.
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The Rajasthan government has constituted a committee led by former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai to prepare draft legislation for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The UCC aims to establish a common set of laws…
Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill: Prohibits polygamy and mandates live-in relationship registration (End of May)
The Assam government introduced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill to consolidate and simplify laws governing marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships. The legislation was introduced by Parliamentary…
The Assam Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, to establish a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships irrespective of religion. Assam is the third state in…
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill will be tabled in the upcoming monsoon session of the state Assembly. A six-member high-level committee headed by retired Supreme…
Bharat Taxi: India's First Cooperative-Led Ride-Hailing Service
Key Updates:
- Union cooperation minister Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi, India's first cooperative-led, driver-owned ride-hailing service, at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
- The service operates on a zero-commission model across three categories: two-wheelers, auto-rickshaws, and four-wheelers.
- The service was launched in 14 major cities of Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Anand, Mehsana, and Nadiad.
- Bharat Taxi signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Gujarat State Cooperative Bank, Surat traffic police, Rajkot and Ahmedabad airports, and the Ahmedabad division of Western Railway.
- The service aims to expand to Nagpur, Pune, Mumbai, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Jaipur, and Kolkata by July 31, with a target to cover 500 cities and towns within two years.
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Bharat Taxi: Cooperative-based ride-hailing platform with zero commission for drivers (End of April)
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi, India's first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform, on February 5 in Delhi. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal launched the Bharat Taxi app in…
MoU Signed on 4 February 2026 to Modernise Delhi Prepaid Taxi System (Start of April)
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 4 February 2026 between Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (STCL) and Delhi Traffic Police to modernise Delhi’s prepaid taxi services. The MoU covers 34 prepaid taxi booths…
Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA) Launched with ₹33,660 Crore Outlay for 100 Industrial Parks (Start of June)
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal launched the BHAVYA Portal in New Delhi to operationalise the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA). The Union Cabinet approved BHAVYA with an outlay of ₹33,660 crore…
Maharashtra government will enforce Marathi language proficiency for all licenced auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers from 1 May 2026. Drivers unable to read, write or speak Marathi may face cancellation of permits under the…
Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): Implementation in Punjab
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- The Punjab government notified the implementation of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) scheme starting from July 1.
- The VB-G RAM G is a central rural employment law that replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
- The notification for the implementation of the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 was issued by the Punjab Rural Development and Panchayats Department.
- The Punjab Assembly had previously passed a unanimous resolution on December 30, 2025, rejecting the VB-G RAM G Act.
- The VB-G RAM G converts the rural employment framework from a demand-driven, rights-based programme into a norm-based scheme and changes the funding pattern.
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The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G Act), 2025, will come into force across India from July 1, 2026, replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act…
Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): 125 Days Work Guarantee (Mid of May)
The Ministry of Rural Development announced the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB–G RAM G) to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) from July 1…
One-Time Traffic Challan Settlement Scheme 2026: Reduced Payment for Pending Challans in Bihar (Mid of May)
The Bihar government introduced the One-Time Traffic Challan Settlement Scheme, 2026 to dispose of pending traffic challan matters with a reduced amount. The settlement of challans under this scheme will be conducted…
Qadian-Beas rail link project revived on June 19, 2026 (Mid of June)
The Union Government has revived the 39.68-km broad-gauge Qadian-Beas railway line project in Punjab at an estimated cost of approximately ₹1,400 crore. The project was originally approved by the North-Western Railway…
Farmers' Registry Portal: Inclusion of Tea Landholdings to Benefit Small Tea Growers in Assam
Key Updates:
- The Assam government formalised the inclusion of tea and plantation class landholdings in the farmers' registry portal on June 26, 2026.
- The initiative targets small tea growers (STGs), who contribute nearly 50% of the total green leaf production in Assam.
- The portal enables STGs to obtain a Farmer ID for streamlined access to fertilisers, government scheme benefits, and credit with better terms.
- While officially there are 133,626 STGs in Assam, the actual number is estimated to be over 1.5 lakh, potentially benefiting more than six lakh people.
- The farmers' registry portal is a centralised digital database that links a farmer's personal details, Aadhaar, and land records to provide subsidies and crop insurance.
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Four Assam products granted GI tags on June 15, 2026 (Mid of June)
Four iconic cultural and artisan products from Assam have been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status by the Geographical Indications Registry of the Government of India. The newly GI-tagged products are Karbi…
The Assam Government and the European Union (EU) launched the Blue Valley Cluster initiative in Guwahati to expand cooperation in bioeconomy sectors including natural flavours, fragrances, and AYUSH. The initiative…
International Tea Day is observed annually on May 21. The official themes for International Tea Day 2026 are Fostering Growth and Inclusion and Sustaining Tea, Supporting Communities.
Assam's Nari Shakti Plantation Drive: 1 Crore Trees Target (Start of June)
Assam is conducting a community-led environmental initiative on World Environment Day to plant one crore trees across the state. The drive involves 35 lakh women from self-help groups (SHGs) to spearhead grassroots…
Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026 concludes with over 1.31 Crore participants
Key Updates:
- The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DSJE) organised the Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026 nationwide from June 17 to June 26, 2026.
- The campaign concluded on the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking at Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya (DSVV) in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
- Over 1.31 crore people participated in the week-long initiative, including a Nasha Mukt Rally led by Union Minister Dr Virendra Kumar involving 4,000 citizens.
- The DSJE signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the All World Gayatri Pariwar under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) and the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY).
- The programme included the administration of the Pledge Against Drug Abuse and the Ageing with Dignity Pledge to promote healthy communities and senior citizen care.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi advised states during a PRAGATI meeting to implement e-Zero FIRs for cyber crime cases to prevent victims from visiting multiple police stations or agencies. The e-Zero FIR is a digital…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Karmayogi Sadhana Week 2026 on 2 April 2026. The initiative promotes the mantra 'Nagrik Devo Bhav' for citizen-centric governance.
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Gates Foundation launch Rs 1-crore challenge to combat anaemia (Mid of June)
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Gates Foundation have launched a Rs 1-crore Grand Challenge to develop iron-rich food products for adolescent girls and women of reproductive age. The initiative…
Mother's Day observed on May 10, 2026 (Start of May)
Mother's Day will be celebrated on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The modern version of Mother's Day in the United States (US) traces back to the early 20th century through the efforts of activist Anna Jarvis.
First National Rural Development Conference to shape roadmap for Viksit Gram, Viksit Bharat
Key Updates:
- The first-ever National Rural Development Conference will be held on June 28–29, 2026, at the Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium in Pusa, New Delhi.
- The conclave will be chaired by the Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, to translate the vision of Viksit Gram, Viksit Bharat into action.
- The event will review the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission, rural skill development initiatives, and the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP).
- Special attention will be given to the Lakhpati Didi initiative, aimed at strengthening women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs), promoting entrepreneurship, and creating sustainable income opportunities.
- The conference will explore the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital platforms to improve transparency and efficiency in rural schemes to help achieve the vision of a developed India by 2047.
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Second Regional Conference on Cooperative Reforms to expand cooperative movement in North-East (Start of May)
The Ministry of Cooperation organised the Second Regional Conference on Cooperative Reforms in Aizawl, Mizoram, to advance the "Sahkar se Samriddhi" vision. The conference included representatives from all North-Eastern…
The Government of India and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) launched the Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) for 2026–2033. The programme was unveiled at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi…
India Pushes Ethical Scientific Research as Government Hosts National Conference on Laboratory Animal Welfare (Mid of May)
The Committee for Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals (CCSEA), under the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), organised the National Conference on 'Laboratory Animal Welfare: Policies and Best…
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched ‘Navachar Mantra’, a national initiative to strengthen grassroots entrepreneurship and support scalable innovations from Tier 2, Tier 3, and rural…
Vision Document on Drug Control (2026-2029) and ₹6,000 Crore Narcotics Disposal Drive
Key Updates:
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the Vision Document on Drug Control (2026-2029) during the 10th Apex Level Meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) in New Delhi.
- The government launched the Online Drugs Disposal Fortnight Campaign to destroy narcotic substances weighing over 2.09 lakh kilograms with an estimated value exceeding ₹6,000 crore.
- The Home Minister released the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Annual Report 2025 and virtually inaugurated new zonal offices of the NCB in Jammu and Guwahati.
- The national roadmap is built on four key pillars: Enforcement, Intelligence and Operations; Precursor and Synthetic Drug Control; Demand Reduction and Rehabilitation; and Capacity Building and Coordination.
- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is working to establish exclusive Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) courts and directed states to convert Anti-Narcotics Task Forces (ANTFs) into dedicated units.
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Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Three-Year Anti-Narcotics Action Plan for Drug-Free India by 2047 (Start of June)
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is developing a three-year anti-drug action plan to achieve the national goal of a drug-free India by 2047. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has identified nearly 150 key overseas…
Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao launched a portal to track and control Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs. The portal was developed by the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA).
India achieved its first-ever seizure of Captagon, a banned synthetic stimulant known as the Jihadi Drug, under Operation Ragepill. The value of the Captagon seizure is ₹182 crore.
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking observed globally on June 26 (End of June)
The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (World Drug Day) is observed globally on June 26 every year. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) through Resolution…
Policy on Reuse of Treated Used Water, 2026: Framework for sustainable water management in Andhra Pradesh
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- The Government of Andhra Pradesh approved the Policy on Reuse of Treated Used Water, 2026, issued by the Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) department under the Swarna Andhra Vision 2047.
- The policy aims to meet at least 20 per cent of water demand through treated wastewater across all 123 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) by 2030, with phased targets of 20 ULBs by 2027, 40 by 2028, and 90 by 2029.
- The state targets meeting 20 per cent of industrial water demand through treated water by 2028 and 40 per cent by 2030.
- Treated water will be used for non-potable purposes, including industrial operations, construction, landscaping, municipal services, road cleaning, parks, gardens, fire-fighting, railway yards, bus depots and ports.
- Mandatory use of treated water applies to thermal power plants within 50 km of sewage treatment plants and industries with water demand exceeding 10 KLD.
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Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024: Andhra Pradesh to Commission ₹3,000 Crore Solar Project (End of May)
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced the commissioning of a 600 MW solar power project under the Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024. The project has been developed with a total investment of…
A delegation led by Tirupati Urban Development Authority (TUDA) Chairman C. Divakar Reddy presented the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Clean Energy Policy at the World Climate Cities Forum in Yeosu, South Korea. The World…
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced the Jal Sanrakshit Haryana project, which has received a ₹4,000 crore loan from the World Bank (WB) out of a total project cost of ₹5,714 crore. The project will be…
President of India Droupadi Murmu appointed Justice Lisa Gill as the Chief Justice (CJ) of the Andhra Pradesh High Court. Justice Lisa Gill will assume office on April 25, 2026.
Pharma Sahi Daam: Unified platform for medicine pricing and grievances
Key Updates:
- The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) integrated the Pharma Jan Samadhan portal and the Pharma Sahi Daam portal into a single citizen platform.
- The unified platform will operate through the Pharma Sahi Daam app and portal.
- The Pharma Jan Samadhan portal handled medicine-related grievances, while the Pharma Sahi Daam portal provided information on medicine prices.
- The integrated platform enables citizens to compare medicine prices and verify whether scheduled drugs are sold within government-fixed ceiling prices.
- The merger is part of the government's digital governance push based on the principle of Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.
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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries (Sun Pharma) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the equity stake of US-based Organon in an all-cash deal valued at $11.75 billion. Sun Pharma will acquire the…
India Pharma 2026, 9th edition, will be held on 13-14 April at Federation House, New Delhi. Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and Indian Pharmaceutical…
Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) targets India as global pharma innovation hub by 2026 (Start of April)
India Pharma 2026 will be held on 13-14 April at Federation House, New Delhi. The 9th edition is organised by the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and…
Rashtriya Ratna Samman 2026 awarded to GRASA on June 5, 2026 (Start of June)
GRASA Millets & Foods Pvt. Ltd. is India's first food-led metabolic recovery system built on millets, fermentation, and gut health. GRASA received the Rashtriya Ratna Samman 2026 as Emerging Health Tech & Nutrition…
QR Code-based Drug Traceability Expansion: Strengthening Safeguards Against Counterfeit Medicines
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- The Union Ministry of Health (Health Ministry) notified amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945, to expand the QR code-based track-and-trace framework under Schedule H2.
- Schedule H2 now includes all vaccines, antimicrobials, anti-cancer drugs, and narcotic and psychotropic drugs covered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
- QR codes on packaging must store the unique product identification code, generic and brand names, manufacturer name and address, batch number, manufacturing and expiry dates, manufacturing licence number, and excipients.
- Compliance timelines are set for July 1, 2027, for vaccines, narcotic and psychotropic drugs, and anti-cancer medicines, and July 1, 2028, for antimicrobials.
- The Health Ministry notified amendments to the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010, on June 22, 2026, pursuant to the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026.
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QR Tagging System for Foodgrain Bags: Digital Traceability in Public Distribution System (Start of June)
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is expanding its QR tagging system for foodgrain bags to Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Odisha. The expansion covers approximately 20 lakh tonnes of rice, with Andhra Pradesh…
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) Launches QR Code-Based Registration and Monitoring System for Street Food Hygiene (Mid of June)
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has implemented a QR code-based vendor registration and monitoring system to ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards among street food vendors. Under this…
The Rajasthan state health department ordered an immediate halt to the sale, distribution, and use of seven medicines. The regulatory action was taken after laboratory testing found the medicines to be substandard.
Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao launched a portal to track and control Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs. The portal was developed by the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA).
Bharat Dynamics Limited secures ₹1,109.37 crore order from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for Helina missile launchers
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- Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) secured an order worth ₹1,109.37 crore from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to supply launchers for helicopter-launched Helina anti-tank missiles.
- The contract includes an additional ₹238.34 crore for Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and Countermeasure Dispensing System (CMDS) to be executed over a period of 24 to 60 months.
- Helina is a third-generation, fire-and-forget missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) as the helicopter-launched version of the Nag missile.
- The missile system has an operational range of 500 metres to 7 kilometres and utilises a high-resolution imaging infrared seeker to identify and track targets using heat signatures.
- The Indian Air Force version of the missile is named Dhruvastra, which is designed to engage armoured targets in both direct-attack and top-attack modes.
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India successfully tests indigenous Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) on 15 June 2026 (Mid of June)
India successfully flight-tested the indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) on 15 June 2026. The missile was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
United States, China, Russia, and India invest in hypersonic and ballistic missile technologies (Mid of May)
Ballistic missiles follow a predetermined trajectory and are primarily controlled by gravity after reaching high altitudes. Hypersonic missiles travel at speeds exceeding Mach 5 and possess the capability to manoeuvre…
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully demonstrated a multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) capability through three consecutive flight-tests conducted on June 10 and 11. The…
DRDO announces readiness for Agni VI ballistic missile and hypersonic glide missile programme on April 30, 2026 (Start of May)
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman Samir V Kamat confirmed that the Agni VI missile project is ready to begin once the Centre grants approval. Agni VI is a proposed next-generation…
India reaffirms commitment to women-led development at SCO Women’s Forum 2026 in Bishkek
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- The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Women’s Forum 2026 was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.
- Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi addressed the forum through a video message.
- The minister participated in a panel discussion titled Role of Women in Economic Development.
- India's approach to women-led development is central to the goal of becoming a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047.
- India highlighted the presence of nearly 100 million women in over 9 million Self-Help Groups (SHGs), with over 30 million women as Lakhpati Didis, and mentioned flagship programmes Mission Shakti and Mission Poshan 2.0.
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India to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Bishkek on April 28 (End of April)
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lead the Indian delegation to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Bishkek on April 28. The meeting will focus on regional and global security…
India to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Defence Ministers' meeting in Bishkek on April 27-28, 2026 (End of April)
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lead the Indian delegation at the Defence Ministers' meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The high-level meeting is scheduled to be held in Bishkek on April 27–28…
R Vaishali wins FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 (Mid of April)
Indian Grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu won the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 held in Cyprus. Vaishali defeated Kateryna Lagno in the final round to secure the title and a spot…
International Day of Action for Women's Health is observed annually on May 28. The theme for 2024 is Empowering Women's Health: Rights, Equality, Awareness.
India Resumes Tourist Visas for Bangladeshi Nationals from 28 June 2026
Key Updates:
- India will resume the issuance of tourist visas to Bangladeshi nationals starting from 28 June 2026.
- Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, announced the decision during a visit to the Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC).
- The announcement was made at the IVAC facility located at Jamuna Future Park in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- The resumption comes nearly two years after visa operations were scaled down following attacks on Indian diplomatic establishments in Bangladesh.
- The decision is a major step aimed at restoring normal people-to-people exchanges between the two nations.
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India and Bangladesh hold 57th Director General-level Border Coordination Conference from June 8 to June 11 (Mid of June)
The 57th director general-level border coordination conference between the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) was held from June 8 to June 11. The meeting took place at the BSF headquarters in…
Bangladesh formally joined the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) on 24 June 2026, bringing the total number of member countries to 27. The IBCA is a treaty-based global entity headquartered in New Delhi and was…
India emerged as the second-largest trading partner of Bangladesh by February 2026, marginally surpassing the United States (US). According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), India accounted for 8.47 per cent…
The Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) has deployed armed village defence volunteers and personnel from Bangladesh Ansar and the Village Defence Party at more than a dozen spots along the international border in West Bengal…
BRICS Nations Adopt Consensus on Energy Security at 11th Energy Ministers' Meeting on 25 June 2026
Key Updates:
- The 11th Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) Energy Ministers’ Meeting was held in Gurgaon to strengthen cooperation in energy security, sustainability, and innovation.
- Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal emphasised that developing nations require adequate time and policy space to pursue sustainable development while meeting energy aspirations.
- India has emerged as the third-largest producer and consumer of electricity globally, with its total installed power generation capacity reaching nearly 540 GW.
- Non-fossil fuel sources now contribute to more than half of the total installed power generation capacity in India.
- The BRICS nations launched the Digital Centre of Excellence for Smart Grids and Energy Storage under the BRICS Energy Research Cooperation Platform.
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The 16th BRICS National Security Advisers’ (NSAs) Meeting was held in New Delhi on 23 June 2026. The NSAs deliberated on non-traditional security challenges including energy security, food security, supply chain…
India will host the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting in Gurugram, Haryana, on June 25-26 under its BRICS Chairship 2026. The meeting is guided by the theme Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and…
India will host the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting in Gurugram, Haryana, on June 25-26 under its BRICS Chairship 2026. The meeting is guided by the theme Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and…
Union Minister Jitendra Singh proposed the concept of a BRICS Space Economy during the BRICS Heads of Space Agencies (HOSA) Meeting in Bengaluru. The meeting was hosted by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)…
India and United Kingdom to implement CETA and Social Security Pact from July 15, 2026
Key Updates:
- The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Agreement on Social Security Contributions, also known as the Double Contribution Convention (DCC), will come into force on July 15, 2026.
- The CETA comprises 30 chapters covering digital trade, telecommunications, financial services, intellectual property rights, government procurement, innovation, small and medium enterprises, sustainability, and transparency.
- UK tariffs will be reduced to zero for Indian processed food products (70 per cent), marine products (21.5 per cent), engineering goods and auto components (18 per cent), leather and footwear products (16 per cent), textiles and clothing (12 per cent), and chemicals and pharmaceutical products (8 per cent).
- India has safeguarded sensitive sectors from import competition, including dairy products, cereals, millets, edible oils, oilseeds, apples, and several vegetable products.
- The DCC extends the exemption period from dual social security contributions for Indian professionals in the UK from three years to five years, benefiting over 75,000 professionals and 900 companies.
- The pact grants dedicated annual mobility opportunities in the UK for 1,800 Indian chefs, yoga instructors, and classical musicians.
- Eighty-five per cent of India's steel exports will remain outside the scope of new UK measures scheduled to take effect from July 1, 2026.
- The agreement aligns with the India-UK Enhanced Trade Partnership and Roadmap 2030, which aims to double bilateral trade to USD 100 billion by 2030.
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The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom (UK) will come into force on July 15. The agreement is projected to boost bilateral trade by £25.5 billion annually, add £4.8 billion to the UK's Gross…
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Income Tax Department (ITD) Revamps Foreign Tax Information Exchange Framework Effective July 1 (End of May)
The Income Tax Department (ITD) has revamped its framework for exchanging tax information with foreign authorities to curb cross-border tax evasion. The new framework mandates that information must be shared within 15…
India and European Union hold 12th Human Rights Dialogue in New Delhi
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- India and the European Union (EU) held the 12th India-EU Human Rights Dialogue in New Delhi, co-chaired by Piyush Srivastava of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Hervé Delphin, EU Ambassador to India.
- The dialogue recalled the 16th India-EU Summit held in New Delhi in January 2026, which focused on a Strategic Partnership based on democracy, human rights, pluralism, rule of law, and a rules-based international order with the United Nations (UN) at its core.
- The two sides discussed challenges regarding civil and political rights; social, economic, and cultural rights; elimination of discrimination; rights of migrants; freedom of religion or belief; freedom of expression and opinion (online and offline); and gender, LGBTQI+ and child rights.
- Both parties reiterated their commitment to developing trustworthy, sustainable, and human-centric Artificial Intelligence (AI), as conveyed during the AI Impact Summit 2026 hosted by India.
- The EU reiterated its opposition to capital punishment in all cases, while India reiterated its stand on the recognition of the Right to Development as a distinct, universal, inalienable and fundamental human right.
- The sides agreed to continue engagement through the regular dialogue and on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly and the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), as outlined in the Joint India-EU Comprehensive Strategic Agenda.
- The next Human Rights Dialogue is scheduled to take place in 2027.
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Social activist Dijo Kappen passed away (Start of May)
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11th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting: Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat @2047 (Mid of June)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 11th Governing Council Meeting of the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi. The meeting was held under…
India and Iran hold talks in New Delhi on 15 May 2026 to discuss West Asia tensions and bilateral issues (Mid of May)
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in New Delhi on 15 May 2026. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting being…
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Conducts Hot Test of Semi-Cryogenic Engine
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- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted a hot test of the Semi-Cryogenic Engine Power Head Test Article (PHTA) on June 24 at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.
- The PHTA was tested at a thrust level of 175 tonnes, representing 88 per cent of its design capacity, with main turbopumps delivering outlet pressures of 400 bar and 500 bar.
- This was the eighth hot test in a series, following previous tests conducted at thrust levels of 94 tonnes (47 per cent) and 120 tonnes (60 per cent).
- The Semi-Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (SC120), powered by the 2000 kN-class SE2000 engine, is being developed to replace the L110 core stage of the LVM3 launch vehicle.
- The semi-cryogenic propulsion system utilizes Liquid Oxygen (LOX) and purified kerosene as propellants to enhance the payload capability and operational efficiency of the LVM3.
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Russia successfully test-launched its new Soyuz-5 rocket from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) confirmed the flawless lift-off.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Tests High-Power Lithium-Fed Plasma Engine for Mars Missions (Start of May)
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) successfully conducted high-power testing of a lithium-fed magnetoplasmadynamic (MPD) thruster at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California. The prototype…
NIBE Limited tests Suryastra rockets with 300 km range off Odisha on May 18 and 19, 2026 (End of May)
NIBE Limited (NIBE) successfully conducted firing demonstrations of EXTRA (150 km range) and Predator Hawk (300 km range) "Suryastra" rockets. The trials were carried out on May 18 and 19, 2026, at the Integrated Test…
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on the launchpad during a hot-fire test at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, US. A hot-fire test is a procedure where a rocket engine is fired while it remains…
DGCA conducts India's first satellite-guided jet landing using Gagan system
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- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) successfully conducted the first satellite-based landing system (SLS) approach on a jet engine aircraft in India.
- The flight was operated on an IndiGo Airbus A320 at Udaipur airport using the GPS-aided geo augmented navigation (Gagan) system.
- Gagan is a Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) jointly developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Airport Authority of India (AAI).
- The landing utilised a localiser performance with vertical guidance (LPV) approach, which provides precise horizontal and vertical guidance without relying on ground-based instrument landing systems (ILS).
- This achievement positions India as one of the few countries globally with its own SBAS capability, enhancing safety at secondary airports lacking expensive conventional precision landing systems.
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India conducts maiden test flight of first Made-in-India Airbus C295 in Vadodara on 10 June 2026 (Mid of June)
The first Made-in-India Airbus C295 military transport aircraft successfully completed its maiden test flight from the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Vadodara, Gujarat. The aircraft is being produced through a partnership…
India's first privately built military aircraft C-295 set for rollout in Gujarat on 14 May 2026 (Mid of May)
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India to acquire nine retired Jaguar fighter aircraft from United Kingdom for spare parts (End of June)
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will acquire nine retired Jaguar fighter aircraft from the United Kingdom (UK) to serve as a source for spare parts and reusable sub-assemblies. The IAF currently operates six squadrons of…
GE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) have reached an agreement on technical matters for coproduction of fighter jet engines. The agreement covers transfer of manufacturing technology for the F414 engine, with…
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates renovated Poornankuppam Agriculture Pond in Puducherry
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- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the rejuvenated 400-year-old Poornankuppam Agriculture Pond (Muzhiyankulam) in Puducherry.
- The Poornankuppam Agriculture Pond (Muzhiyankulam) spans an area of 1.5 acres.
- The renovation of the pond was undertaken by the Dhana Sundarambal Charitable Society at an approximate cost of ₹1.2 crore.
- Renovation works included desilting the pond, providing revetment for side bunds, and constructing walkways and inlet and outlet provisions.
- The Puducherry government has submitted a proposal to the Central government for the restoration of 82 waterbodies at a cost of ₹480 crore.
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Kerala Revised Budget 2026-27: Mission Samudra and Oommen Chandy Health Insurance Scheme Announced (End of June)
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan presented the Kerala Revised Budget for 2026–27, introducing Mission Samudra with an allocation of ₹400 crore to transform the state into a global maritime hub. The Oommen Chandy Health…
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Chief Minister of Bihar Samrat Choudhary will lay the foundation stone of the Integrated Aqua Park at Bhojpur and…
Supreme Court (SC) Orders Removal of Encroachment from Agasthyamalai Ecological Landscape (Start of June)
The Supreme Court (SC) has directed the priority implementation of a time-bound eviction plan to remove encroachments from the Agasthyamalai ecological landscape. The Agasthyamalai ecological landscape is located across…
National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) completes wetland verification in Maharashtra (End of May)
The National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM), functioning under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), has completed documentation and ground-truthing for all but 11 of…
National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) Issues SOP to Protect Threatened Species
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- The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the notification of threatened species under Section 38 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
- The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has notified 159 plant species and 173 animal species as threatened across 17 States and 3 Union Territories.
- The SOP involves collaboration with Biodiversity Management Committees, local communities, the Botanical Survey of India (BSI), the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), universities, research institutions, and subject experts.
- The initiative is supported by the Biological Diversity (Access to Biological Resources and Knowledge Associated thereto and Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits) Regulations, 2025.
- The framework advances Target 4 of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2024–2030 and aligns with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
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Padma Shri P L Gautam has been named as the Chair of the reconstituted Expert Committee on Agrobiodiversity under the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA). The committee has been reconstituted for a period of one year…
India introduced Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS) under Section 37 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, with the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) reporting 54 such sites as of March 2026. Nallur Tamarind Grove in…
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The Tamil Nadu government released a State-level standard operating procedure (SOP) on June 4, 2026, to scale up cool roof coatings across homes, schools, and public buildings. Launched on June 5 to mark World…
Endangered Golden Langurs released into Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park in Assam
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- Seven endangered Golden Langurs were released back into the wild in Assam after being rescued from an international wildlife trafficking network.
- The Golden Langur is classified as a Schedule-I species under the Wildlife Protection Act and is listed among the world's most endangered primates.
- The primates were reintroduced into the Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park, which is situated across the Chirang and Kokrajhar districts in the Bodoland Territorial Region.
- Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park covers an area of over 316 square kilometres and forms a part of the Manas Biosphere Reserve.
- The animals were originally recovered during an anti-trafficking operation conducted by the Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police in the Chirang district.
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New Bent-toed Gecko Species Discovered in Assam (Mid of April)
A new species of gecko named Cyrtodactylus raimonaensis has been discovered near Raimona National Park in Kokrajhar district, Assam. The species is named after Raimona National Park.
India's First Satellite-Tagged Ganges Softshell Turtle Released in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) (Mid of May)
India's first satellite-tagged endangered Ganges softshell turtle (Nilssonia gangetica) was released at the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) in Assam. The release of the turtle was announced on the…
India's First Satellite-Tagged Ganges Softshell Turtle Released in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) (Mid of May)
India's first satellite-tagged endangered Ganges softshell turtle was released at the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) in Assam to mark Endangered Species Day. The Ganges softshell turtle (Nilssonia…
Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena laid the foundation stone for India’s first high-altitude flower fields at Choglamsar and Stakna in Leh district, Ladakh. The Choglamsar Floriculture Park is being developed over…
China Sets Non-Fossil Energy and Carbon Emission Targets for 2030
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- China aims for 50% of its electricity to come from non-fossil sources by 2030, an increase from the 42.3% target set for 2025.
- Wind and solar energy are targeted to exceed 50% of installed capacity, reaching 2,700 gigawatts (GW) by 2030.
- The energy plan targets 30% of power generation to come from wind and solar alone by 2030, up from 22% in 2025.
- China aims to expand non-pumped hydro energy storage to 300 GW by 2030 and reach a renewable hydrogen output of 2 million metric tons per year by 2030.
- The plan sets a binding goal to reduce power-sector carbon emissions intensity by more than 10% over five years and targets coal consumption to peak by 2030.
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India Submits Revised Climate Targets for 2031-2035 to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) (End of April)
India has submitted its revised climate targets for 2031-2035 to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). India commits to attaining at least 47 per cent reduction in the emission intensity of…
Researchers at Shenzhen University, led by Xie Heping, have developed the Zero-Carbon-Emission Direct Coal Fuel Cell (ZC-DCFC). The ZC-DCFC utilises electrochemical oxidation to convert the chemical energy of coal…
India has set a target to scale up its nuclear power capacity from the current 8.8 gigawatt (GW) to 100 GW by 2047. Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Chairperson Ghanshyam Prasad announced the roadmap during an…
India added a record 44 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity in 2025, bringing the total installed solar power capacity to 150 GW. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) attributed this growth to the PM Surya Ghar…
Project Hawk Eye Launched to Secure Amarnath Yatra 2026 in Jammu & Kashmir
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- The Anantnag Police have launched Project Hawk Eye, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered security system to safeguard the Amarnath Yatra 2026 in the Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir.
- The annual pilgrimage is scheduled to commence on July 3, 2026, and conclude on August 28, 2026.
- The surveillance infrastructure includes 416 CCTV cameras, facial recognition devices, and 5 drones for air surveillance.
- Security arrangements involve the deployment of 22 sniper teams and the establishment of 28 Machan Morchas (elevated observation posts) at vulnerable points.
- The Amarnath cave temple is situated at an altitude of 3,888 m, located 168 km from Anantnag city and 141 km from Srinagar.
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Kerala Forest Department launches technology-driven initiatives for wildlife management and forest offence tracking (Start of June)
The Kerala Forest Department launched a 24/7 Forest Call Centre using the toll-free number 1800-425-4733 to provide information and report wild animal sightings. An online monitoring portal was introduced to record…
National University of Singapore (NUS) Induces Photosynthesis in Mice to Treat Dry Eye Disease (Start of June)
A research team at the National University of Singapore (NUS), led by Xin Kuoran, successfully induced photosynthesis in the eyes of mice. The researchers developed particles named LEAF, measuring approximately 400 nm…
Quad Foreign Ministers meet in New Delhi to unveil five Indo-Pacific cooperation initiatives (End of May)
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) foreign ministers met in New Delhi to launch five initiatives focusing on maritime surveillance, port infrastructure, energy security, critical minerals, and regional maritime…
Australia and Canada signed a $2.5 billion deal for Canada to acquire an over-the-horizon radar system, marking Australia's most valuable defence export ever. The radar system is modelled on Australia's Jindalee…
Prabhjeet Singh Appointed Managing Director of OpenAI India
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- Prabhjeet Singh has been appointed as the Managing Director for India at OpenAI.
- He will join OpenAI in September and report to Kiran Mani, the Managing Director for Asia Pacific.
- Singh will be responsible for consumer growth, enterprise adoption, partnerships, regulatory engagement, and operations in India.
- He previously served as the President of Uber India and South Asia, having joined the company in 2015 as general manager and head of strategy.
- He is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad.
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Prabhjeet Singh has stepped down from the role of President of Uber India and South Asia. Singh had an association with the ride-hailing company for 11 years.
Hitesh Rameshchandra Joshi appointed Chairman-cum-Managing Director of General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) (Mid of June)
Hitesh Rameshchandra Joshi was appointed as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of the General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re). The appointment was approved by the Department of Financial Services (DFS)…
Pradeep Singh Kharola has been appointed as the executive advisor to the chairman of Air India. He will serve as a full member of the management committee of Air India.
Akash Ambani has been appointed as the managing director of Jio Platforms. The appointment is for a period of 5 years with effect from April 9, 2026.